The Fancy Face: Magnolia Makeup

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Apr 1, 2014

MAKEUP LOOK + TUTORIAL | Mint Mojito Look

MAKEUP LOOK + TUTORIAL | Mint Mojito Look

Eyes:

★ PRIME:
I applied Urban Decay Anti-Aging Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone as a primer. I also applied Anastasia Beverly Hills Pro Concealer in 4.5 under my browbone as a highlight - bareMinerals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush + Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush. I then applied Illamasqua Bedaub Cream Pigment to my lid as a base - Anastasia Beverly Hills Synthetic Concealer #18 Brush.

★ COLOR:
On the inner tearduct area I used bareMinerals High Style Eyeshadow (shimmery champagne nude) - Hakuhodo J5529 Small Blending Brush.
For my lid I used Magnolia Makeup Mint Julep Pigment (matte mint green) - MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush.
For the crease and browbone area I applied MAC Samoa Silk Eyeshadow (matte peach) to help with blending - Hakuhodo J5522 Large Blending Brush.
Then on the outer lid and crease I used OCC Chlorophyll Loose Colour Concentrate (shimmery teal) - Sonia Kashuk Large Crease Brush + Hakuhodo BJ142 Blending Brush.
I used bareMinerals Velvet Nude Eyeshadow (matte nude) for my highlight - MAC 252 Large Shader Brush.
For my lower lashline I used MAC Rich Purple Chromagraphic Pencil (matte purple) topped with Magnolia Makeup Lady Day Pigment (shimmery purple) - MAC 242 Small Shader Brush.

★ BROWS:
My brows are filled in with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pencil in Brunette (matte brown) and Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow in Dark Brown - Anastasia Beverly Hills #12 Large Synthetic Duo Brush.

★ DEFINE:
For my lower waterline I used MAC Rich Purple Chromagraphic Pencil (matte purple).
I used IT Cosmetics Tightline Full Lash Length Black Mascara Primer and Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara for my lashes.

Lips:

★ POLISH:

I applied MAC Vegas Volt Lipstick (creamy orange coral) topped with Black Opal Minx Lustre Gloss (shimmery orange).

Face:

★ FINISH:
I primed my skin with Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation Primer - hands. I used Tarte ReCreate Anti-Aging Foundation in Shade Walnut 20 - Sigma Round Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush - for my face. I set my t-zone with bareMinerals READY™ Touch Up Veil in Dark - powder puff.

I used IT Cosmetics Live, Love, Laugh Vitality Disk (shimmery peach, shimmery champagne, matte tan) for my cheeks, contour and highlight - Marc Jacobs Beauty The Blush - Angled Blush Brush No. 10, IT Cosmetics Angled Brush, Inglot 4SS Blending Brush, Suqqu Cheek Brush.

May 11, 2012

Rainbow Liner LOOK

Rainbow Liner LOOK

My girl Aisha (@LadiRed7) on twitter sent me a request and inspiration picture for a Rainbow Liner tutorial. I have always wanted to do this kind of look and this gave me the perfect excuse. Before the tutorial I need a dry run....right? :)

Happy Friday!!!

Eyes:
PRIME:
I applied Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. I then applied MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW35 under my brow and on my browbone area - Bare Escentuals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush. I then applied MAC Layin Low Paintpot (creamy beige) on my entire lid area - Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush

COLOR:
On my entire lid and browbone area I applied Mehron Fawn E.Y.E Powder (matte nude). NARS 03 Eye Shader Brush
To define the crease I used MAC Saddle Eyeshadow (matte medium brown). MAC 217 Blending Brush
For highlight under my brow and inner tearduct area I used Magnolia Makeup Buff Pigment (matte ivory). MAC 252 Large Shader Brush
On the lower lashline I applied MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in Hi Def Cyan (matte cyan blue).

Along my upper lashline area I applied NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk (matte white) in a winged shape to act as a base to the rainbow colors. Sigma Performance Eyes E16 - Tightline Liner Brush
I then applied the following colors in sequence starting from the inner lashline to the outer ends of the winged liner: Sigma Performance Eyes E17 - Waterline Liner Brush

Red - Magnolia Makeup Creole Tomato Pigment (matte red)

Orange - Sugarpill Flamepoint Eyeshadow (matte orange)

yellow - Sugarpill Buttercupcake Eyeshadow (matte bright yellow)

Green - Magnolia Makeup Garden District Pigment (matte grass green)

blue - Magnolia Makeup Mystique Pigment (satin bright blue)

indigo - MUFE #157 Eyeshadow (matte indigo blue)

violet - MUFE #92 Eyeshadow (matte brilliant purple)

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud and Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Ebony (matte brown). Paula Dorf Eye Definer Flat Top Brush

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Benefit Babecake Cake Eyeliner in Black. MAC 263 Small Angle Brush
I lined my lower waterline with L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black. Sigma Eye Liner - E05 Brush
I used Sleek MakeUP Lash Out Mascara for my lashes and added Ardell Demi Wispies Eyelashes for effect. Duo Lash Adhesive.

Lips:
POLISH:

For my lips I used Clé de Peau Beauté Extra Silky Lipstick in #109 (creamy mid-tone pink).

Face:
FINISH:
I primed my skin with MAC Oil Control Lotion - hands. I used Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H in 460 Suede W - Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush - for my face and set my t-zone with Dermablend Loose Setting Powder in Warm Saffron - face puff.

I used Dermablend Quick-Fix Concealer in Caramel - Cozzette P350 Cylinder Concealer Brush - under my eyes set with Dermablend Loose Setting Powder in Warm Saffron - face puff.

I used Sleek MakeUP Furnace Blush from the Flame Blush By 3 Palette (satin peach) for my cheeks - Cozzette Contour Stylist S135 Brush and NYX Matte Bronzer in Dark Tan for contour - Sigma Angled Kabuki Brush.

Up close and crazy! LOL!

Jan 5, 2012

Magnolia Makeup - A FEW MORE SWATCHES...

Magnolia Makeup

A FEW MORE SWATCHES...

I have already done an few Overall Reviews of these pigments in depth HERE and HERE and even HERE! So nice I did it THRICE!

So this post will just feature swatches and thoughts of some new colors I bought during the holiday sale they had.

Fleur de Fab

Very unique and intriguing color. It has a matte true blue base color with shimmery copper gold accents. It's not a duochrome but rather somewhat of a blend - like 2 separate colors melded into one. The more you blend the more copper gold shows through.

Sour Apple

Bright green tinged matte yellow. Vivid color payoff and creamy texture. The results are almost neon with this shade. Love!

Topaz

Oh! Intense turquoise blue with glorious sheen. I think of the tropical beaches when I see this color and it is fabulous! Great color payoff and smooth texture.

024 Chartreuse Anyone

I see this as more of a kelly green than true chartreuse but it is gorg none-the-less. Smooth with great color payoff and a hint of sheen.

302 Ella

Beautiful orange-y gold with golden sheen. Richly pigmented and buttery smooth.

Blood Orange

Insanely pigmented matte red orange. Great orange shade with prominent red hue. It is a matte finish so it's slightly powdery...but it is a loose pigment so this is expected. No issues with this being chalky.

Galaxy

Shimmery black with silver sparkle. Gorgeous color and fitting name - it's like a night sky filled with millions of stars. Slight fallout issues with the sparkles but with a good primer or used wet it is minimal.

Jul 21, 2011

Magnolia Makeup Fire Water Collection - THOUGHTS and SWATCHES...

Magnolia Makeup Fire Water Collection - THOUGHTS and SWATCHES...

Magnolia Makeup recently released their new summer collection - Fire Water Collection - which debuted at The Make Up Show Chicago back in June. In typical Magnolia fashion, these colors are fun and bright and range from red, to yellow to green and blue! The colors fit right in with the Fire Water theme with red, yellow and gold representing the Fire while blues and greens pay homage to Water. There are 7 new pigments in this collection all with color appropriate names and a southern feel!

Gold Nugget - A richly opaque, pure gold color. The guys will be panning for your attention!!

Rio - As vibrant and beautiful as its namesake. Rio is a bright yellow with citrine shine!!

Reptile - An acid green straight from the sportman's paradise!!

Fire Water - A sapphire blue with aqua sparkle, this color just begs you to dive in!!

Cayenne - A wickedly spicy vermillion with gold sparks!

Creole Tomato - A vibrant matte crimson that just makes your mouth water.

Hydrate - Bright matte blue never looked so good!

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My Five Ps

Price
Each Magnolia Makeup Pigment retails for $10 for 2.5-3g of product in a 10g jar. I have always given my opinion on the pricing on these pigments - that they are a bit pricey - but as my confidence in the product has grown so has my tolerance of the price.

When compared to MAC Pigments which are $19.50 for 4.5g, the Magnolia Pigments are about 1/2 the price for about 2/3 the amount of product. So you still get much more for your money per ounce (MAC $4.33 vs. MM $3.33). In a more fitting match-up, when lined up against Sugarpill Loose Eyeshadows, which are $12 for 5g, then Magnolia Makeup Pigments work out to be more expensive per ounce (SP $2.40 vs. MM $3.33). Another mineral brand that comes to mind is Pure Luxe, which has pigments for $9.50 in a 10g jar....which means the jar is sized at 10g but you only get whatever product fits in it typically 2.5g-3.5g (with the sifter and based on volume). Similar price to Magnolia Makeup. The moral of the story is that the Magnolia Makeup Pigments are moderately based based on the market and the amount of product. You may think you are getting a better deal from other mineral makeup lines but you are just getting less product for around the same price per ounce. Don't be fooled by the sample jars and $2-$3 price tag.

As I said earlier, I was never thrilled with the price to begin with. But as Magnolia Makeup has proven quality time and time again paired with fast shipping and good customer service, I must say I don't think the price is so much of an issue anymore. You are paying for great products which are comparable to higher end brands for a fraction of the price. it's really now up to you to decide if they are worth it to you because they are to me.

Purchasing

The Magnolia Makeup Collection is available on the Magnolia Makeup website and also at their New Orleans location. These pigments are now available permanently for the next 6 months and will slowly be retired thereafter. Get them while you can if you are interested.

Packaging

The pigments come in simple packaging - 10g gram clear plastic jars with black screw-on lids. Each jar comes with a sifter, a company label on the lid and product label (pigment name). The jars are solid enough for travel and store easily. Since they are clear you can readily identify the color without popping open the lids. Actually I realized that these are very much like the Make Up For Ever Star Powder or Pure Pigment jars. Go figure!

I must say that there is a bit of a 'spillage' issue for me with these jars since a little pigment always ends up in the grooves of the screw-top and inevitably spills onto my desk. This is true for all loose pigments it seems even MAC, Illamasqua, MUFE....so it comes with the territory. Just an item to note...

Product & Performance

These pigments stay true to what I have come to know and love about Magnolia Makeup Pigments. They are bright and ultra-pigmented with great staying power.

There are two matte pigments - Hydrate and Creole Tomato. These are my two favorites not only because they are matte but also because the color payoff is intense and the colors are vivid without being chalky as some mattes can be. The matte red, Creole Tomato, is the most perfect red eyeshadow I have ever found. Hydrate reminds me of MAC Blue Cyan Pigment or MAC Zingy Eyeshadow.

The remaining pigments are super shimmery and full of sparkle. These apply very well but lose some of the sparkle and shimmer when applied to the lids. I recommend using a stickier base with these because they will require something to stick to on the lid. There will also be some fall out when these are applied and blended. These colors are still very pigmented and super intense.

All the pigments wear very well throughout the day and blend very well together or with other eyeshadows. The colors may seem similar to other Magnolia Makeup pigments and I have done comparison swatches for good measure. They are actually very unique to the entire line.

Overall

This collection is a great collection with beautiful colors. The matte colors are divine! The shimmery colors will require a stickier base for better adhesion but still work very well overall. The colors are also unique enough to stand out against the other Magnolia Makeup pigments. I say definitely check these colors out and be sure to grab what you want before they are no longer available.

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PICTURES & SWATCHES